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Application deadline extended for Durham Region’s Anti-Racism Taskforce
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 11:43 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is currently seeking two community members and one institutional representative to join its Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce (DRART).
Established in 2021, DRART’s mandate is to act in an advisory role to Regional Council, through the Finance and Administration Committee, on issues related to racism.
All applicants must live or work in Durham Region. In addition, the institutional representative should be employed by any of the following organizations:
Share ideas for programs and services at the Beaverton Heights Community Hub
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2025 10:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario – North Durham residents can share their ideas for what programs and services they would like available at the Beaverton Heights Community Hub. The Community Hub, which is located at the front of Beaverton Heights transitional housing, will offer services and activities to all residents in north Durham.
When: Attend an engagement session on either January 22 or January 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. To register to attend, visit durham.ca/CommunityHub.
Where: 121 Nine Mile Road, Beaverton.
Why:
Regional Chair brings greetings for the new year
Posted on Wednesday, January 01, 2025 08:12 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of Durham Regional Council, I would like to wish everyone in Durham a healthy, safe and happy new year.
This past year was truly memorable. We celebrated our 50th anniversary with the community. We reflected on our region’s rich history and heritage, acknowledging the incredible progress we have made. And we planned for...
Regional Council approves 2025 Business Plans and Budget including water and sewer rates
Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 12:48 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2025 Business Plans and Budget including the water supply and sanitary sewer use rates.
The approved budget requires a net property tax increase of 7.4 per cent (4.4 per cent for Durham Regional Police Service, 3 per cent for Regionally supported services). For residents this means approximately 5.8 per cent increase in the overall property tax bill and a monthly increase of approximately $20 for an average residential property in Durham...
Speed limit reduction and community safety zone in Beaverton
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Regional Municipality of Durham, in collaboration with the Township of Brock, will be installing 40 kilometres/hour (km/h) posted speed limits and a new community safety zone in Beaverton.
Where: The 40 km/h speed limit signs will be installed on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 15), from Mara Road (Regional Road 23) to John Street, and on Osborne Street/Mara Road (Regional Road 23) from Bay Street to 165 metres north of King Street West, in...
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